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NFL promotes Miller to public affairs/communications chiefNEW YORK (AP) The NFL has moved longtime executive Jeff Miller into the role of executive vice president of communications, public affairs and policy.Miller, who has overseen the league's health and safety initiatives since 2012, will maintain those duties and continue to...

Bills, Ole Miss lineman "Gentle Ben" Williams, 65, diesOXFORD, Miss. (AP) Robert Jerry “Ben” Williams Jr., former Buffalo Bills defensive end and the first African- American player to appear in a game at Mississippi, has died. He was 65.Ole Miss announced in a release that Williams died Monday...

NFL cornerbacks Baker, Dunbar released from jail on bondFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) NFL cornerbacks DeAndre Baker and Quinton Dunbar were released from Broward County Jail on Sunday, a day after surrendering on felony charges stemming from a cookout at a Miramar home.Baker posted a $200,000 bond after a...

NFL cornerbacks Baker, Dunbar released from jail on bondFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) NFL cornerbacks DeAndre Baker and Quinton Dunbar were released from Broward County Jail on Sunday, a day after surrendering on felony charges stemming from a cookout at a Miramar home.Baker posted a $200,000 bond after a...

Buffalo Bills' Oliver charged with drunken driving in TexasHOUSTON (AP) Buffalo Bills defensive lineman Ed Oliver was arrested during a traffic stop in the Houston area and charged with drunken driving and illegally carrying a handgun, authorities said.Montgomery County sheriff's deputies pulled Oliver over Saturday after receiving reports...

Buffalo Bills' Oliver charged with drunken driving in TexasHOUSTON (AP) Buffalo Bills defensive lineman Ed Oliver was arrested during a traffic stop in the Houston area and charged with drunken driving and illegally carrying a handgun, authorities said.Montgomery County sheriff's deputies pulled Oliver over Saturday after receiving reports...

Buffalo Bills player charged with drunk driving in TexasHOUSTON (AP) Buffalo Bills defensive lineman Ed Oliver was arrested Saturday by police in the Houston area and charged with drunk driving and illegally carrying a gun.Montgomery County sheriff's deputies pulled Oliver over after receiving reports around 9 p.m. of...

Buffalo Bills player charged with drunk driving in TexasHOUSTON (AP) Buffalo Bills defensive lineman Ed Oliver was arrested Saturday by police in the Houston area and charged with drunk driving and illegally carrying a gun.Montgomery County sheriff's deputies pulled Oliver over after receiving reports around 9 p.m. of...

LA Rams re-sign defensive end Morgan Fox, release SmartLOS ANGELES (AP) The Los Angeles Rams have re-signed defensive end Morgan Fox, and released defensive tackle Tanzel Smart on Saturday.The team didn't disclose the terms of its new deal with Fox, who has been a depth contributor on the...

AP Pro Football WriterLefty QB Tua Tagovailoa a rarity in the right-handed NFLBy ARNIE STAPLETONWhen Tua Tagovailoa signed his rookie contract with the Miami Dolphins, the left-handed quarterback from Alabama didn't have to worry about smudging his signature.He signed the documents with his right hand.Yes, the NFL's latest...

AP Pro Football WriterNFL teams can reopen facilities Tuesday - with provisosBy BARRY WILNERNFL teams can begin reopening their facilities on Tuesday if state and local governments will allow it.In a memo sent to the 32 teams Friday by Commissioner Roger Goodell and obtained by The Associated Press, he...

Washington Redskins player arrested in ColoradoENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) A Washington Redskins player is facing five charges, including felony illegal discharge of a firearm, following his arrest in a Denver suburb Saturday morning.The Douglas County sheriff's office says deputies arrested 27-year-old Cody Latimer after responding to a report just...